Question: What is this plant? We have it in lots of places in our yard in Pepperell. Thanks!
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What is this plant? We have it in lots of places in our yard in Pepperell. Thanks!
Answer
Dear snarf, the plant is a species of Persicaria (smartweed). Without some close-up details, I cannot tell you with confidence what species it is. Given the habitat and the dark blotches on the leaves, it likely could be Persicaria maculosa (lady's thumb smartweed). Best wishes.
